Make online money with 18 work-from-home jobs

Make online money with 18 work-from-home jobs

Web developer

Computer support specialist

Virtual assistant

Interpreter/translator

Marriage and family therapist

Paralegal/legal assistant

Teacher/tutor

Loan officer

Social media specialist

Licensed insurance representative

Writer/editor

Medical transcriptionist

Data entry specialist

Graphic designer

Customer service representative

Software developer

Website tester

Registered nurse

Meeting, convention and event planner

Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerk

1. Web developer

Web developers create and design websites for personal or commercial use. They can put their skills to use in publishing, advertising, management consulting, computer systems design and other fields.

Employment growth through 2029 is projected at 8 percent, which is much faster than the average growth rate for all occupations of 4 percent, according to the BLS.

Median annual wage: $73,760

2. Computer support specialist

Corporations, nonprofits, call centers and many other businesses hire computer support specialists to work remotely.

The BLS projects 8 percent growth in this field through 2029 as organizations upgrade computer equipment and software.

Median annual wage: (computer network support specialist): $63,460

Median annual wage (computer user support specialist): $52,270

3. Virtual assistant

Virtual assistants provide administrative, technical and/or creative services for a wide range of industries such as health care, legal, government and finance. You can own a virtual assistant business or work for a company that makes you available to clients.

Because virtual assistants work in many different fields, the pay range is broad.

Median annual wage: Varies widely

4. Interpreter/translator

If you have a native-level proficiency in English and at least one other language, you can find work-from-home gigs with schools, hospitals, courts, corporations and other public and private sector entities. Interpreters work in a spoken language or sign language; translators work with written or audio documents.

The BLS projects 20 percent growth in this field through 2029, which is much faster than average.

Median annual wage: $51,830

5. Marriage and family therapist

Marriage and family therapists usually work full time and many have private practices. Online video conferencing apps such as Zoom and Skype make it possible for patients to “visit” their therapists without leaving home.

The BLS growth outlook for this profession through 2029 is 22 percent.

Median annual wage: $49,610

6. Paralegal/legal assistant

Paralegals and legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, such as legal research and preparing documents. Though most work for law firms, these jobs can be found at government agencies and corporate legal departments

There is 10 percent projected job growth in this field through 2029.

Median annual wage: $51,740

7. Teacher/tutor

Advanced technology and high-speed internet connections have created opportunities for teachers and students to work together from afar.  The Covid-19 pandemic prompted many schools and universities to switch temporarily to virtual classrooms.

The BLS projects the demand for kindergarten, middle school and high school teachers to grow about 4 percent through 2029, on par with the average growth rate for all occupations. Demand for teachers at the college and university level is expected to grow 9 percent through 2029.

Median annual wage:
Kindergarten and elementary school: $59,420
High school: $61,660
Middle school: $59,660
College/university: $79,540

8. Loan officer

Loan officers evaluate and authorize loan applications. Most loan officers work for commercial banks and credit unions, mortgage companies and other financial institutions.

The demand for loan officers is expected to increase as the economy improves. The growth rate for this profession is 3 percent through 2029.

Median annual wage: $63,270

9. Social media specialist

It’s becoming increasingly important for businesses to have a presence on social media. If you have a knack for using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, you could work from home by helping businesses promote their brand and their products through social-media marketing.

Average base salary, according to online job marketplace Indeed: $37,558

10. Insurance sales agents

Many people find it easy to shop online for insurance, but they often need to talk to a licensed insurance rep to help them choose the right policy.

Insurance companies are increasingly outsourcing their incoming phone calls to contact centers, which then hire or contract with licensed insurance reps. If you see an ad on TV for a life insurance company and call the number on your screen, there’s a good chance you’re talking to someone who is working from home.

Job growth in this field is projected to be 5 percent through 2029.

Median annual wage: $50,940

11. Writer/editor

If you have a computer, internet access and the right credentials and/or experience, there are work-from-home opportunities for people with writing, editing, proofreading and fact-checking skills.

Bloggers, journalists, technical writers and editors who know how to plan and present content and meet deadlines face a competitive market. Demand for writers and editors is expected to drop slightly through 2029, but these jobs are very compatible with working from home.

Median annual wage (writer): $63,200

Median annual wage (editor): $61,370

12. Medical transcriptionist

A medical transcriptionist listens to voice recordings from doctors and other healthcare workers and transcribes them into written reports. A transcriptionist can work for a hospital, doctor’s office, a third-party service or be self-employed.

The expansion of healthcare services is expected to drive demand for this job, but a slight decline is projected due to technological advances and outsourcing.

Median annual wage: $33,380

13. Data entry specialist

A data entry specialist, sometimes called a data entry operator or clerk, inputs information from handwritten or physical records into a computer system.

These records can be bills, reports, medical records, canceled checks or other data.

Average base salary, according to Indeed: $2,244 per month

14. Graphic designer

If you have experience designing logos and T-shirts or using computer software to create brochures, advertisements and book covers, you could make good money working from home.

Websites like Fiverr.com and 99designs.com can help you meet potential clients who need your services. How much you earn will depend on the scope of the project and your experience. Demand for this job is expected to decline slightly through 2029, but it is very suited to remote work.

Median annual wage: $52,110 per year

15. Customer service representative

When you call to order something from a catalog or infomercial, the person on the other end of the line might be sitting in a home office. Hiring independent contractors to handle complaints, process orders and answer questions is a big industry.

A slight decline in demand is projected for this job, but it’s found in a wide array of industries, such as retail and financial companies, utilities and other types of businesses.

Median annual wage: $34,710

16. Software developer

Software developers create the applications or systems that run on a computer or another device. They apply the principles of engineering, analytics and computer science to develop and test all kinds of software and applications. Many software developers are employed by firms that deal in computer systems design and related services, manufacturing, or for software publishers.

The BLS projects 22 percent job growth for this field through 2029.

Median annual wage: $107,510

17. Website tester

Sites like UserTesting.com and Userlytics.com pay people to test different websites and mobile apps, then share their feedback. Companies use website testers to get unbiased feedback.

Opportunities for this work, sometimes called “remote usability testing,” may be limited. Testers may be paid $10 to conduct a 20-minute test, for example. This is more of a side gig.

Median annual wage: N/A

18. Registered nurse

The growth in telehealth, which is health care services delivered remotely through computers, mobile devices and by telephone, has opened up opportunities for registered nurses to work from home.

More insurance companies have added patient support lines, telephone triage and other telephone and computer options to meet patients’ needs without having to visit a doctor’s office, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The BLS projects 7 percent growth in this field through 2029.

Median annual wage: $73,300